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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.46, 414.55 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.46, 414.55 and 160.94 is: 241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.46 : 414.55 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.46/414.55 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.46x = 414.55 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.46x = 66,719.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,719.95/276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.34

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